Itinerary
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor), located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through its historic marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them: the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains, 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it as a place of pilgrimage in 1892.
- The Temple of Artemis: Artemission Temple, which used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world,
Includes
- Private transportation
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance fee of Museums
Details
Explore the marble streets of Ephesus and admire the city's many ruins
Gain revealing insights into the past from your knowledgable tour guide
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
See the House of Virgin Mary
Gain revealing insights into the past from your knowledgable tour guide
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
See the House of Virgin Mary
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
